The American Legion is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. Profiles of St. Joseph-area veterans will be published in each Newsleader during 2019. The Newsleader is joining with Post 328 to recognize veterans and Legion members who served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters of conflict and Cold War tensions. by Tom Klecker Lloyd Augustine
Sartell couple opens music shop in St. Joseph
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A music shop known as Barrett’s Music had its grand opening Nov. 9 in the building that housed for seven years a previous music shop, Riff City Guitar, at 708 Elm St. E. in St. Joseph. Barrett’s Music is owned by Sartell residents Micah and Jeanine Barrett. Long-time music enthusiasts, music teachers and musical performers, the
Christmas sale supports Sartell Historical Society
photo by Dennis DalmanCecilia and Cameron Kohout, ages 6 and 9, of Sartell check out Christmas knick-knacks at the “Holiday Market” Nov. 23 at the Sartell Community Center. A fundraiser for the Sartell Historical Society, the event featured free cookies, cider and many vendors offering hand-crafted holiday-themed gifts. Cecilia and Cameron are the children of Samantha and Brian Kohout of
Sartell man’s book describes early Manitoba farm life
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Growing up on a farm deep in the boondocks, Gary Schnellert absorbed the necessity of hard work at a very early age and to this day much of what he knows he learned long ago in the “school of hard knocks.” In a just-published book titled “Small Farm in the Swamp,” the 68-year-old Sartell resident recounts
Is it the Vikings’ year?
It’s that time of the year again, when the state of Minnesota places our hopes in the Minnesota Vikings, and we try to decide “could it actually be our year this time?” It’s the question that has always bemused sports fans in our state. After almost every big run of the past has ended in disappointment, we’re almost wary to
St. Joseph police offers women self-defense course
St. Joseph Police Department is offering free self-defense training for St. Joseph women starting Sunday, Dec. 8 The RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes will be taught by officer Celeste Walz and Dan Magaard. The three-part course will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, Wednesday, Dec. 11, and Wednesday, Dec. 18. The class is limited to 10 participants and
Partnership leads to new ski trail
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com High school and community skiers now have a new cross country trail in Sartell thanks to a joint effort by the school district, Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and the city of Sartell. The trail officially opened Nov. 18 after a summer of clearing brush and fall snow-making on the 1/2K trail between the the
Kennedy students salute veterans
photo by Mike KnaakVeterans and students say the Pledge of Allegiance to open Kennedy Community School's Veterans Day program. photo by Mike KnaakKennedy Community School students pass out thank-you cards to veterans during the school's Veterans Day program. photo by Mike KnaakKennedy Community School third-grade choir sign patriotic songs during the school's Veterans Day program.